age smage

age smage

For the past few years I have a terrible habit of calling myself an old lady even though I’m only 31. (Considering I feel like I am about 8 this confuses me too.) I’ve often called my younger friends “kids” when talking about them and I’ve made comments about “people your age” as opposed to “people our age.” I’ve had several of them point this out to me and tell me it’s a bit offensive. They are right. I get annoyed when someone calls me a kid or tells me to grow up and be an adult.

What does being a adult mean anyway?

My opinion is whether we’re talking about dating, being a good friend, co-worker, mom, mentor or other, it ultimately doesn’t mean poo how old you are. You’re adult if you’re responsible, independent and take care of yourself, if you can old your own in any crowd, and if you’re respectful, reliable and aware.

Of all people, I am sure I’d seem like someone that would never take age into consideration for any reason. Well, I’m guilty as charged for being an age judger at times. I don’t know what I’ve been thinking. Recently I’ve met some people that have made me aware of how I was judging. They’ve helped me change my thoughts on this subject. Saying this. I will extend an apology to anyone I have ever offended in conversation. I have to say I love it when I am proven wrong. The result is always positive growth even if I’m stubborn about it. It’s nice to be blindsided with lessons from people you’d never imagine them coming from too.

Thanks Ben- I mean T.